Pincushion Flower 'Beaujolais Bonnets', Sweet Scabious 'Beaujolais Bonnets', MourningBride 'Beaujolais Bonnets', Scabiosa 'Beaujolais Bonnets'
Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais Bonnets’ (Pincushion Flower) is an annual or short-lived, bushy perennial with richly colored pincushion-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), from late spring to fall. Borne atop long, wiry stems, each flower features pale burgundy, ruffled outer petals surrounding a dark burgundy domed center, adorned with contrasting white stamens. The nectar rich blossoms are loved by butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinating insects. A very attractive Pincushion Flower for garden borders that will also provide you with some wonderful cut flowers.
| Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Scabiosa |
| Common names | Pincushion Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" (23cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Scabiosa |
| Common names | Pincushion Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" (23cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais Bonnets’ (Pincushion Flower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais Bonnets’ (Pincushion Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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